E2 - Full-Sized Event Master Processor

Raising the bar for live screen management, the E2 presentation system provides superior image quality, exceptional input and output density, great expandability and durability. Supporting native 4K input and output, it is the first and only screen management system on the market that can manage a 4K projector blend with refresh rates up to 60Hz. A truly versatile system, it offers eight mixable PGM outputs and four scaled Aux Outputs for full show control with a single box.

Native 4K input and output
With native 4K input and output, the E2 provides impressive pixel processing power. Whether native or scaled inputs, two connectors or four, this HDCP-compliant system manages it all. With 28 inputs and 14 outputs (eight PGM, two Multi-viewer and four scaled Aux outputs), the E2 system offers full show control, including eight independent PIP mixers and a dedicated Multiviewer. Thanks to its linkable chassis, it can easily expand beyond these eight outputs without the need for additional external processing and routing to distribute the signals. And as it’s inputs and layers can also be expanded, the E2 will be capable of managing a blended screen with up to 32 4K projectors in the future.

Simple servicing and control
The E2 comes with a straightforward cross-platform user interface that provides touchscreen ergonomics. As the presets are stored on the chassis it enables easy control via third-party systems. Multiple users can control the system simultaneously, and the API allows third-party developers to create custom control programs and interfaces. Thanks to its modular design, users can simply add a new input or output card to support future signal interfaces. This modularity also ensures great serviceability, as users can easily swap a specific input or output card in the case of damage, without needing to ship or replace the entire box.

Designed for life on the road
Designed for the live event industry, the rugged E2 features a steel chassis that’s able to withstand the challenging conditions of life on the road. What’s more, it offers screen control in a compact form factor of only four rack units, which makes it easy to ship and install. And thanks to its modular cards and dual redundant power supplies, the E2 is extremely reliable and easy to service in the field.

Layers, layers, layers
The E2 offers an extremely flexible layer management system. The E2 starts with a pixel perfect, full resolution, unscaled background layer that is the same resolution as the screen destination. As an unscaled mixing background layer it does not use any of the valuable scaling layers. With up to 32 layers available in HD, the E2 can customize the layer configuration to meet the needs of your application. The layers provide either pip or key effects, and can be configured for HD, Dual Link (2560x1600 or 3840x1200 max), or 4K resolutions. Each destination gets dedicated layers, so you know exactly how many resources are available. The layers can also be configured as single layers with cut transitions, or two of the scalers can be combined to create a mixing layer. Each destination can support a combination of mixers, single layers, pips, keys, and various sizes of layers, all to create a single composited image on the screen.

Specification

Video inputs 28 inputs via 8 input cards (Event Master series cards) Up to 8 x 4K inputs - each input card supports up to 4K@60p 8 x SD/HD/3G SDI (6G ready) 8 x HDMI 1.4a (297 Mpix/sec max) 8 x DisplayPort 1.1 (330 Mpix/sec max) 4 x Dual Link DVI (330) Video outputs 14 outputs via 4 output cards (Event Master series cards) Up to 3 x 4K outputs - each output card supports up to 4K@60 p 4 x SD/HD/3G SDI (6G ready) 8 x HDMI 1.4a (297 Mpix/sec max) 2 x HDMI 1.4a for Multiviewer (297 Mpix/sec max) Genlock Analog reference input/loop on BNC connectors; bi-level and blackburst at SD and tri-level at HD S3D Sync: 4x input Din connector, 2x output Din connector Program output 8 program outputs configurable as single screens or tiled/blended widescreens Configurable from 8x 2048X1200@60 max to 2 x 4096x2400@60 max Independent edge blending/feathering control for all four sides Scaled Aux outputs User definable from 4 x 2048x1200@60 to 1 x 4K@60 All outputs can be defined as Aux destinations for a total of 12 Aux outputs Output color correction Mixers Native resolution background mixer per output screen Independent layer transitions or full Preview/Program transition Flexible layer allocation – up to 16 mixable or 32 single scalable PIP/key layers assignable to Program output screens Still stores Up to 100 HD stills available in background, Aux or PIP Layer effects Borders (hard, soft, halo) and drop shadows Color effects Strobe, H&V flip Luma key PIP moves via Keyframes Multiviewer Flexible user-definable layouts Monitor all Inputs and Outputs, including Preview and Aux Two outputs Dedicated hardware same E2 Event Master Processors Expandability Easily expandable for larger display applications via proprietary links Link units to increase available Inputs and Outputs for larger tiled/blended widescreen applications Expansion via simple linking - up to 2 chassis E2 ships with the ability to link 2 chassis for expansion. Linking additional chassis will be available in a future software release. HDCP HDCP compliant Control Event Master screen management software for PC or MAC Ethernet RJ-45, 1000/100/10 Mbps autosense Serviceability Field-Serviceable I/O and processing cards (not hot-swappable) Hot-swappable dual-redundant power supplies Dimensions Height: 17.8 cm (7.0 in) - 4 RU rackmount Width: 43.2 cm (17 in) without chassis handles, 48.3 cm (19 in) with chassis handles attached Depth: 56.9 cm (22.4 in) from front panel to rear panel, 62.2 cm (24.5 in) overall Weight 31 kg / 68 lbs Power Input power: 100-240 VAC 50/60Hz 700W Dual-redundant, hot-swappable power supplies Environmental temperature 0-40° C / 32-104 F Environmental humidity 0-95% non-condensing Warranty 3 years parts and labor

Technical specification

Unique ref.barco-e2
Product familyPresentation Switchers
Product groupE2
TypeObject (single object)
Date of publishing2017-10-25
Edition number1
Height (inches)7
Width (inches)19
Depth (inches)26

Links

Product urlhttps://www.barco.com/en/product/e2-gen-2
Installation instructionshttp://www.barco.com/services/website/en/TdeFiles/Download?FileNumber=R5905948&TdeType=1&Revision=06&ShowDownloadPage=True
Instruction videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXANPEZD2TY&list=PLW8U_HIClT6sDK9U1uC_kIN63FhADbwTb

Material mainMetal
Designed inUnited States
Manufactured inUnited States
Weight Net (Lbs)70

Classification

BIMobject CategoryElectronics - Communication
Uniclass 2015 CodeSs_75_10
Uniclass 2015 DescriptionCommunications systems
OmniClass Number23-37 25 23 13
OmniClass TitleMultimedia Broadcasting Equipment

Region availability

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